Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosinus
ID:
1053313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 309 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052651

Common Names

  • Potosinus Lupine
  • Potosi Lupine
  • Potosi's Lupine

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Description

Lupinus potosinus (also called Potosi Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands. It has blue and white flowers and is a member of the Fabaceae family.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus potosinus is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus potosinus is a bright yellow, with a dark center. The seed is a small, flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus potosinus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus potosinus

Lupinus potosinus is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Utah and New Mexico.

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family